Complete loss of Appetite.
I am 2.5 yrs Post op- from Gastric Bypass. Up until now I haven't had any major problems. But the last few weeks I have noticed my appetite has decreased. I am almost at the point of not desiring anything, regardless of how good it looks or smells. When I do eat, I can't keep it for long. I have been taking extra supplements since I can't eat. Protine is hard to keep down to, can't stand the smell or taste...I am exhausted.
I contacted my Dr. Office that performed my Surgery and haven't gotten a return call yet, it has been about a week now.
Maybe you all can help me find a new Dr. my Health insurance is with GEHA....and I just need someone I can follow up with for my blood work/labs to ensure there are no underlying issues.
Help!!!
I contacted my Dr. Office that performed my Surgery and haven't gotten a return call yet, it has been about a week now.
Maybe you all can help me find a new Dr. my Health insurance is with GEHA....and I just need someone I can follow up with for my blood work/labs to ensure there are no underlying issues.
Help!!!
Shame on your surgeon's office for dropping the ball. I would call back and pester them until they scheduled an appointment.
It might also be a good idea to have a conversation with your primary care doctor to see if he/she would be willing to do your followup lab work. If so, you can request a copy of your medical records to be sent to them. If you give him/her a list of your labs, they should be able to order them for you.
My surgeon checks the following:
Parathyroid
Thyroid Function
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CBC with Diff
Lipid panel
HDL
Urinalysis
Zinc Level
B-12
Folate
Transferrin
Ferritin
Vitamin D 25 hydroxy
Magnesium
I hope everything works out for you.
If you had surgery 2 years ago, youi should have had several sets of labs done it that time frame. Your surgeon should have followed you closely with lab work for 6 months to a year, and then you should also have normal labs scheduled at least once per year, and a follow up consul with a doctor who is very familiar with the needs of bariatric surgery patients. DAVE
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